Get a Chance to Win an Exclusive Invite (Good for 4) to the Grand Launching of Salliano's Restaurant and Bar

Salliano’s Restaurant and Bar is a modern and casual dining restaurant located in the heart of Marikina that their doors last July 18. After the success of their soft opening, they will be having their grand launching on Sept 19, 2015. Great food, drinks and music await all invited guests. One of the country's leading band, UP Dharma Down will be there to perform on stage. 

Salliano’s houses the exceptionally enormous meatballs, the uniquely cooked Paella and one of their specialty desserts, custaroons that have been very popular with the locals from Marikina. 

Salliano is an establishment that grew out of great friendships. The owners had been friends since grade one and they have shared the love and passion for food. This wonderful place provides a good venue for celebrations where one can be with family and friends. Salliano is all about togetherness, celebration, family and home. #CelebrateSallianos

In line with the grand launch of Salliano’s Restaurant and Bar, they will be raffling 1 table (for 4 pax) to one lucky winner who will qualify if he/she does what is instructed below. The lucky winner may be able to watch UP Dharma Down’s show this coming Sept. 19!!!

The mechanics are pretty simple.

1. Like Salliano’s Restaurant and Bar’s Facebook Fan Page

2. Share their facebook fan page and tag 3 of your friends who you want to watch with.

3. Tweet “I want to watch UP Dharma Down in #SallianosinMarikina #CelebrateSallianos”

                       

Don't forget to use the hashtags #SallianosinMarikina and #CelebrateSallianos

Winner is will be announced at Salliano's social media accounts. 

For your table reservations, you may call Salliano's at 0927-8120917.  

Filipinos are Generally Happy. Are you of one of them?

According to a Gallup poll in March 2015, Filipinos ranked 5th among the happiest citizens of the world. Do you agree with this? Are you happy with your life? How do you feel about your future? Are you family members hopeful or gloomy? 

These are the questions that I have on my mind when I read the report. Do you still feel the positivity despite all of the problems and adversaries you may have. 

Well, if you can't answer the question or still undecided about your current situation. Then, I have good news for you. With the Brighter Life Index: Social Sentiment or BLISS, Sun Life will show how optimism, prosperity, and the bayanihan spirit can produce a positive ripple from ourselves to our loved ones and to the community where we live.  

We do not have to dwell on our current situation but rather our Filipino community can help us maintain and share the "blissful" attitude to everyone and be part of this positive change in our respective communities and spreading the happiness starting with the use of social media. 

BLISS is a Facebook application that aims to get the pulse of Filipinos about their current financial situation as well as their outlook for the future. “BLISS gives us the canvas to paint our #LiveFreePH campaign. 

Through everyone's participation, we can seek the brightest spots while also determining the areas that are in need of a bit more sunshine,” explained Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. Chief Marketing Officer Mylene Lopa. “Together with the Sun Life Foundation, we will help turn dim prospects to bright opportunities.”

How does this work? 

Through crowdsourcing, BLISS gathers insights directly from consumers by asking Filipinos about their current state and their outlook for the future. Responses will be collected primarily via Facebook. 

The results will be embodied by a map of the Philippines, where positive sentiments will be represented by sunny weather, while negative ones will be indicated by thunderstorms. This will be updated real time, with different aggregations available for viewing.

Amazing, right? 

This is not just limited to a study but applied in real life too. 

The Sun Life Foundation pledges to match survey responses with a donation to help localities with bleak outlooks, as indicated by the stormy icons in the results map. Inspired by the practice of bayanihan (communal work), the initiative translates insight to action, via the information that will be shared by online users. So, the sunshine will be experienced in real life and not just in the cyber space. 

“Sun Life Foundation believes in action that is powered by insight, and we’re bringing that to the social media platform through BLISS,” said Sun Life Foundation Executive Director Anne Zillah Flores. “We’re taking it further by actually responding to the gaps that will be determined. We will fund projects to help communities with bleak prospects so they can adopt a brighter outlook.”

BLISS to #LiveFreePH

From the present to the future, BLISS narrates the changing story of Filipinos from multiple points of view: self, family, and community. Income, health, and work-life balance are identified as personal concerns; food, nutrition and financial security comprise the familial territory; while access to quality education, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities are the societal factors that impact the nation as a whole. When addressed properly, these concerns can become the building blocks of a nationwide movement towards financial independence.

“From BLISS, we lay down the blueprint of #LiveFreePH – to practice foresight by being conscious of our needs while sharing the benefits of living the brighter life,” Lopa said. “We hope that by working together towards financial freedom, we can create a story of a prosperous and optimistic nation, because in our journey to financial freedom, we can go far if we go together.”

So go ahead and share the BLISS to help communities in need and get the chance to win awesome prizes like an iPad Air. Go to http://bit.ly/1hDBxhn to begin.

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About Sun Life Financial

Celebrating 150 years in 2015, Sun Life Financial is a leading international financial services organization providing a diverse range of protection and wealth products and services to individuals and corporate customers. Sun Life Financial and its partners have operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of March 31, 2015, the Sun Life Financial group of companies had total assets under management of $813 billion. For more information please visit www.sunlife.com.

Xilaimen Seafood Restaurant is NOW OPEN! + Giveaway

Xilaimen Seafood Restaurant has finally opened in Robinsons Magnolia. They are famous for serving authentic seafood and Chinese cuisine for those craving for an authentic taste. My family is actually very particular whenever we visit a Chinese restaurant because there is really a difference when you get your Chinese food from "so-called chinese restos." 

According to Andrea Joyce Ng-Wen,  “Xilaimen means happiness in Chinese and that is what they want their customers to experience." Their goal is to create an ambiance of joy while serving good food because she believes that a beautiful ambiance is the key for loyal customers to have an exquisite dining experience.  

Here are some of the dishes that you can enjoy at the restaurant.

• Mixed Seafood with Polonchay Soup
• Pan Fried Prawns with Salted Egg
• Lapu-Lapu in Egg White
• Sauteed Fried Crabs with Sotanghon
• Elephant Shell with Broccoli Flower in XO sauce
• Spicy Frog Legs
• Lechon Macau

• Yangchow Fried Rice
• Cold cuts
• Mixed Fruits 

And a whole lot more. So, go ahead and visit them at the Upper Ground Floor, Al Fresco, Robinsons Magnolia. 
And here's your chance to win GCs from Xilaimen! 

Check out Kwento Ni Toto and Mommy’s MAG Life’s Xilaimen Seafood Restaurant Giveaway on Instagram just follow their account @yashirokuru and @satnomangie and read the details on how to join.

Enervon Prime “Seniors on Tour” Travel Promo: No One is Too Old for An Adventure

My dad is turning 67 tomorrow and who says 67 is too old for a new adventure? Definitely, Not Enervon Prime! 

Unilab's adult nutritional drink that has protein and other essential nutrients, Enervon Prime has a very exciting promo for all adults age 50 and up to have the chance to travel with two friends or family members to a domestic or international destination—for free!

Joining is easy: you only need to buy P500 worth of Unilab’s Enervon Prime adult milk variants, upload the proof of purchase, choose from the list of destinations, and share a video why you like to travel to your chosen destination. You can log on to www.enervonprime.com to register and send your entry. You can also find in the website the list of supermarkets where the Enervon Prime Seniors on Tour video booths are set up so you can submit your entry.

A family member may send an entry on behalf of the senior. Two seniors will be chosen to win any of the tour packages in Cebu, Bohol, Ilocos, Palawan, and Davao, while another two seniors will be chosen to win any of the international tour packages in Cambodia, Hongkong, Macau, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand. (This is great for my parents since they are both seniors already)

According to says Enervon Prime product manager Barry Barrientos. “The Enervon Prime Seniors on Tour travel promo is a way of paying tribute to seniors—our parents and grandparents--who make the most out of their lives by keeping their bodies healthy and their muscles strong so that they can take on new adventures,” What better way to have an exciting adventure than an all-expense-paid travel escapade?”

Promo runs from August 15 to October 15, 2015. For more information, visit www.enervonprime.com.

 

Mother's Day Specials and Freebies - Part 2

As a symbol of our love to our dearest moms, sharing to you more Mother's Day Specials and Freebies.

1. SM Fairview Ice Skating - FREE One (1) hour skating pass for every 1 All Day Access pass purchased.

Photo Source: SM Fairview's FB Page

2. Fruit Magic - Free upsize on all our fruit shakes. 

Photo Source: Fruit Magic's FB Page

3. Pepper Lunch - FREE Choco Rumble to the first 50 Moms to dine-in on Mother's Day

Photo Source: Pepper Lunch's FB Page

4. Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa - FREE All Natural Body Scrub

Photo Source: Nailaholics' FB Page

Mother's Day Specials and Freebies

Today is Mother's Day and unfortunately, I won't be together with my mom to celebrate because she is in Davao. So, for those of you who are lucky enough to celebrate it with your dearest mothers, here are some ongoing promotions and freebies MADE ESPECIALLY FOR MOMS. 

1. Bonchon - For May 9 and 10, dine in and get a Mother’s Day Ko-Yo treat! 

Photo Source: Bonchon's FB page

2. Project Pie 

Photo Source: Project Pie's FB page

3. Body Tune Traditional Thai Massage  - Get a FREE Body Massage or Body Scrub for your Mom for every 3 Body Services 

Photo Source: Body Tune's FB page

4. Dekada - Free Halo-Halo for a minimum purchase of 1,200. 

Photo Source: Dekada's FB page

5. Pepper Lunch - FREE Japanese Cheesecakes to the first 50 Moms to dine-in on Mother's Day. 

Photo Source: Pepper Lunch's FB page

6. Krispy Kreme - Create your own doughnuts with the kids, bring home 3 of your unique doughnuts with a free coffee for only P150. 

Photo Source: Krispy Kreme's FB page

7. Locavore - A simple token for moms await. 

Photo Source: Locavore's FB page

8. Red Box - Moms get a free head charge. 

Photo Source: Red Box's FB page

9. Katsu Sora - Free mason jar for every order of ice tea. 

Photo Source: Katsu Sora's FB page

10. Pi Breakfast and Pies -  Get (1) free Bacon Smores pie for every P1,000 single receipt purchase

Photo Source: Pi Breakfast and Pie's FB page

11.  Vikings - Mommies will receive a gift-box with assorted French macarons 

Photo Source: Vikings' FB page

So, what are you waiting for have the best Mother's Day Celebration and let us show them how much they mean to us. 

Read this if your name is MANNY.

Is your name "Manny"?
If yes, then you are entitled to get a free treat from Mister Donut. 

Photo Source: https://www.facebook.com/MrDonutPH

This promotion is open to all customers whose name or nickname is Manny. You just have to bring a Valid ID in any of the participating stores on May 3 to get a knockout donut for free. 

Visit Mister Donut's facebook page for more details. Don't forget to share this to all the "Manny"s in your life. 

How to Spend Your Summer with a Bang? + Giveaway

Things that come into mind when summer is mentioned are waterparks, beach, out of town trips like Boracay, Batangas, Palawan and Puerto Galera or any place where swimsuits, sunnies and sunblock is a must-have. However, last Wednesday, I was fortunate to discover a very unique and awesome experience at Stronghand Shooting Range. 

Stronghand Shooting Range takes pride being known as a teaching range. Mr. Alfred M. Zaballa, Range Officer was very patient and fun while giving us tips and reminders. 

As beginners, we attended the basic course, "The Proper & Practical Pistol" where we were taught:

• The 4 Rules of Gun Safety
• How to Handle a Pistol
• How to Clear a Pistol
• How to Shoot a Target

The basic course can be completed in one session. Normally, it lasts 1.5 hours with live firing. They also offer Advance Classes which covers fast target acquisition, timed shooting, twin tamps, target traverse, quick reloading and a lot more. Private sessions are also available upon request. 

After the course, I was both excited and nervous to do the live shooting. We used a 9MM HS Pistol. Stronghand is an exclusive distributor of HS pistols. These are very high quality pistols which features grip safety, trigger safety, firing pin block/drop safety, loaded chamber indicators, out of battery safety and a lot more. 

Stronghand Shooting Range has a toxic-free environment. Aside from using toxic-free formulation of ammo, they also have HEPA filter and turbine air exchanger. 

It is also family-friendly. It provides a totally safe, comfortable and fun experience. They have a 180 degree viewing window, seminar room, large and small bays and their staff has an approachable attitude about guns and ammo. They also have a coffee shop and prices are very affordable. 

Learning to shoot in the firing range should be part of your bucket list and here are a few reasons: 

1. It is very accessible. Stronghand is located at La Defense Building 1660 E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave., Cubao, Quezon City. 

2. There is no need to get concerned about swimsuits and beach perfect bodies. You can come in your most comfortable attire. Only ear muffs and glasses are important. 

3. It can also boost your confidence.

4. It is a perfect way to de-stress and say goodbye to your worries and fears. 

5. Shooting teaches us discipline and responsibility too. 

Are you wondering how was my target board? 

If I am to describe the whole experience in one word, it would definitely be "FULFILLING" and so, go ahead and visit Stronghand Shooting Range and have the summer you will never forget. They are open from 10:00AM - 7:00PM from Mondays to Saturdays and 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Sundays. You may also visit their website for more details or call them at (02) 721-7174. 

For ladies, it is best to visit them during Wednesdays because you get 50% off on Range and Firearm Rentals. 

We would also like to thank RMDC, Inc for organizing this event. For more information about RMDC, Inc., you may check their website www.wearermdc.com or visit their office at La Defense Building 1660 E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave., Cubao, Quezon City.

Lastly, I want one of our readers to have this great experience too. We are giving away three vouchers from Stronghand Shooting Range that you can share with your friends. This giveaway will run from April 27 - May 21. 

The mechanics are pretty simple. 

1. Like My Metro Lifestyle's FB page.

2. Like Stronghand Shooting Range FB page.  

3. Share this giveaway in FB. Make sure to tag My Metro Lifestyle and Stronghand Shooting Range. Tag two friends and use hashtags   #iamstronghand #showyourguns. 

4. Comment in this blog post with your name, email address, FB name and link to your shared post. 

5. This is open to Metro Manila residents only. Winner will be announced on May 22. 

This post is brought to you by Val. 

Beat the Heat with a FREE Ice Cream from Dairy Queen

What's a better way to beat the heat other than ice cream? 

If the ICE CREAM is FREE. 

But what's the best way to beat the heat?

If the FREE ICE CREAM is from DAIRY QUEEN. 

Yes, you are reading it right! Dairy Queen is celebrating its 75th anniversary on April 14, 2015 and they are treating their first 75 customers for a free sundae cone.

This will be celebrated as the #FreeConeDay. So, get in line early and claim your DQ treat. This is available in all Dairy Queen stores. 

Happy Anniversary, Dairy Queen! 

Get a FREE BANOFFEE PIE from Banapple!

Banapple will be celebrating its 8th Anniversary on Tuesday, March 31. In line with the celebration, the FIRST 80 customers will receive a FREE Banoffee Pie. 

Photo Source: https://www.facebook.com/Banapple

This will be available in all Banapple Branches ( Katipunan 1, Market! Market!, Connecticut, Tomas Morato, McKinley Hill, SM North Edsa, Ayala Fairview Terraces, Robinsons Galleria, Araneta Gateway and Alabang Town Center.) 

Each purchase has a limit of 1 customer per transaction. 

So, let's all join the celebration and have fun during the banapple-in’ date. 

Gluta White and Firm Valentine Giveaway

Love is in the air!

This Valentine’s Day, Gluta White and Firm will share the LOVE to all their loyal customers through the "You complete me, pick up line promo" and Php 1500 worth of SM Gift Certificate await the lucky winners. 

The mechanics are very easy. 

1.Entry senders must first like Gluta White and Firm’s Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gluta-White-Firm).  If you are not a fan of the page, your entry will be considered invalid.

2. Participating customers must first share the photo of this promo.

3. Every Friday of the month, starting February 6, 2015 until February 28, 2015 we will be posting an incomplete pick-up line.

            Example:

            Pick up line: Lalake ka ba? Bakit? ____________________

4. Participants will comment their answers to the photo. They should complete the pick-up line with their most creative and most cheesy answer.   

5.  Four winners will be chosen and will win P1,500 worth of SM Gift Certificates!

6.  A fan can submit multiple entries but can only win once.

7. Promo runs from February 6 to 28, 2015. Winners will be announced on February 28, 2015 on our Facebook page.

8.  Claiming of prizes is from March 2-6, 2015 at 8AM to 3PM only. (Winners will be messaged via Facebook). Prizes are transferable but not convertible to cash.

For more details, please visit the full mechanics here.